City Council Meeting - May 20, 2026
1. CONVENE CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session convened at 4:36 p.m. for the purposes listed below. Present were Mayor Casillas, Vice Mayor Speake, Council Member Daddario, Council Member Richins, and Council Member Steiner. Closed Session adjourned at 5:23 p.m.
1.1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6
AGENCY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE: JACOB ELLIS, CITY MANAGER EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION: CORONA UTILITIES EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION
1.2 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: JACOB ELLIS, CITY MANAGER
PROPERTY: 118-270-049 APN , 815 W Sixth Street, SUITES 210, 220, and 230 NEGOTIATING PARTIES: TAMMY ELLIS, CORONA-NORCO FAMILY YMCA UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE & TERMS OF PAYMENT
1.3 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: JACOB ELLIS, CITY MANAGER
PROPERTY: 118-270-049 APN , 815 W Sixth Street, SUITE 170 NEGOTIATING PARTIES: AMANDA KALKANIS, OFF BROADWAY CORONA THEATER UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE & TERMS OF PAYMENT
1.4 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: JACOB ELLIS, CITY MANAGER
PROPERTY: APN 119-280-060, 365 NORTH MAIN STREET
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: CORONA NORCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE & TERMS OF PAYMENT
1.5 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(1)
NAME OF CASE: RONALD CLOER V. CITY OF CORONA
WCAB CASE NUMBERS: ADJ11399159; ADJ11344021; ADJ11399158
2. INVOCATION
None.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Casillas.
4. CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Mayor Casillas called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
5. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
5.1 COMMENDATION: JOSHUA LOPEZ AND TANNER ANDERSON
Joshua Lopez and Tanner Anderson accepted the commendation.
Joe Morgan, resident, provided comments.
5.2 RECOGNITION: CITIZEN'S ACADEMY
The Citizen's Academy members accepted the recognitions.
5.3 RECOGNITION: CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM “CIF DIV. 1 CHAMPIONS." The Centennial High School varsity girls basketball team accepted the recognitions.
5.4 PRESENTATION: CNUSD UNIFIED CHAMPION SCHOOLS
1. Unified Sports (1).pdf
Dr. Matt Lance, Unified Sports Coordinator PE Teacher, provided a presentation.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar was approved with the exception of Item 6.3, which was voted on separately.
Moved by:
Wes Speake
Seconded by:
Jim Steiner
Aye (5)
Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, and Tony Daddario MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
6.1 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 6, 2026
1. Draft Minutes - City Council Meeting 05062026.pdf
THE MEETING MINUTES WERE APPROVED.
6.2 CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CORONA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY, CORONA UTILITY AUTHORITY, AND CORONA HOUSING AUTHORITY TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE MONTHLY FISCAL REPORT FOR MARCH 2026
1. STAFF REPORT - THE MONTHLY FISCAL REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2026.pdf
2. Monthly Fiscal Report March 2026-Signed.pdf
THIS FINANCIAL REPORT WAS RECEIVED AND FILED.
That the City Council receive and file the monthly fiscal report for March 2026.
6.3 CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CORONA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY, CORONA UTILITY AUTHORITY, AND CORONA HOUSING AUTHORITY TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE MONTHLY INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO REPORT FOR MARCH 2026
1. STAFF REPORT-MONTHLY INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO REPORT MARCH 2026.pdf
2. March 2026 Investment Report.pdf
Rory Connell, resident, expressed concerns with the proposed item.
THIS FINANCIAL REPORT WAS RECEIVED AND FILED
Moved by:
Wes Speake
Seconded by:
Tony Daddario
That the City Council receive and file the monthly investment portfolio report for March 2026.
Aye (5)
Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, and Tony Daddario MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
6.4 ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF A $4,000 COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DESIGNATION GRANT FOR THE SENIOR EXCURSION PROGRAM
1. STAFF REPORT- COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DESIGNATION GRANT.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 – County of Riverside Community Improvement Designation Award Letter.pdf THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED.
That the City Council:
Accept grant funding in the amount of $4,000 from the County of Riverside, District 2, Community Improvement Designation Grant in support of the Senior Excursion Program.
Authorize an appropriation and estimated revenue increase in the amount of $4,000 to the Community Services Department’s operating budget within the General Fund 110.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to accept future grant funding from the County of Riverside Community Improvement Designation Fund, District 2, and to appropriate corresponding budget adjustments in support of the City's Senior Excursion Program.
6.5 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS, INC., FOR CONTINUED ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY’S 457 (B) AND 401 (A) DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS
1. STAFF REPORT - APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO AGREEMENTS WITH NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS FOR 457 (B) AND 401 (A) PLANS.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2026-030, Amending Nationwide Documents.pdf
3. Exhbit 2 - First Amendment to Administrative Services Agreement for Governmental 401a plan of the City of Corona.pdf
4. Exhibit 3 - First Amendment to Administrative Services Agreement for the Governmental 457b Deferred Comp Plan City of Corona.pdf THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED.
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-030, approving the first amendments to the Administrative Services Agreements with Nationwide Retirement Solutions, Inc., related to the administration of the City’s 457 (b) and 401 (a) Deferred Compensation Plans for City employees and retirees.
6.6 SB 1 REVENUE FOR THE FY27 ANNUAL PAVEMENT RESTORATION PROJECT (ZONE 2) ST-2027-03
1. STAFF REPORT - RESOLUTION TO RECEIVE AND ACCEPT SB1 REVENUE FOR THE ANNUAL PAVEMENT RESTORATION PROJECT NO ST-2027-03.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2026-031.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 – Location Map.pdf
4. Exhibit 3 – List of Streets.pdf
5. Exhibit 4 – Projected Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Revenues.pdf THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED.
That the City Council:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-031, authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to receive and accept Senate Bill-1 Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 revenue for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 in an estimated amount of $4,465,711, for the Annual Pavement Restoration Project (Zone 2), No. ST-2027-03.
Accept $4,465,711 in Fiscal Year 2026-2027, as awarded by the State for the Annual Pavement Restoration Project (Zone 2), No. ST-2027-03.
6.7 APPROVAL OF AN UPDATED SENATE BILL (SB) 125 TRANSIT AND INTERCITY RAIL CAPITAL PROGRAM FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN RCTC AND THE CITY OF CORONA
1. STAFF REPORT - FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORONA AND THE RCTC FOR THE MCKINLEY STREET GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 – Updated Funding Agreement.pdf
THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED.
That the City Council authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the updated funding agreement between the City of Corona and the Riverside County Transportation Commission in the amount of $10 million from the Senate Bill 125 Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program to the McKinley Street Grade Separation Project.
6.8 MAINTENANCE/GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CHARLES KING COMPANY FOR AS-NEEDED BYPASS PUMPING SERVICES
1. STAFF REPORT - MGSA WITH CHARLES KING CO FOR BYPASS PUMPING SERVICES.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Charles King Co. MGSA.pdf
THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED.
That the City Council:
Award Request for Proposals No. 26-030AS to Charles King Company to provide As-Needed Bypass Pumping Services for the City’s Sewer collection and treatment infrastructure.
Approve the Maintenance/General Services Agreement with Charles King Company, of Signal Hill, CA, to perform As-Needed Bypass Pumping Services in the amount of $400,000 per fiscal year.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Maintenance/General Services Agreement with Charles King Company, for a total contract of $400,000 per fiscal year for the initial contract term ending June 30, 2030, with two (2) optional (1) one-year extensions including the ability to negotiate and execute non-substantive changes and extensions, purchase orders and amendments up to $40,000 or 10% of the contract amount as authorized by Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.060 (H).
That the Corona Utility Authority review, ratify, and to the extent necessary, direct that the City Council take the above actions.
6.9 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR LOW-CARBON TRANSIT OPERATIONS PROGRAM FUNDS WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1. STAFF REPORT - RESOLUTION FUNDING APPLICATION UNDER LCTOP - FARE SUBSIDY PROGRAM.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2026-037.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - LCTOP FY 25-26 AR Signature Pages.pdf
THIS RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-037, authorizing the execution of the Certifications and Assurances and Authorized Agent forms for the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) with the California Department of Transportation for the fare subsidy program in the amount of $264,972.
7. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
The following residents addressed the Council:
Alan Vargas, Rory Connell, Joe Morgan, and Greg Langworthy
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1 PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE ANNUAL REPORT ON THE CITY’S PERSONNEL VACANCY RATES AND THE CITY’S RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION EFFORTS
1. STAFF REPORT - COMPLIANCE WITH AB 2561.pdf
2. REDLINE VERSION STAFF REPORT - COMPLIANCE WITH AB 2561.pdf
3. CORRECTED STAFF REPORT - COMPLIANCE WITH AB 2561 5.20.2026.pdf Mayor Casillas opened the Public Hearing. Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk, stated there was no correspondence received from the public. Mayor Casillas closed the Public Hearing.
Ms. Edwards announced that there were revisions to the staff report.
Moved by:
Wes Speake
Seconded by:
Tony Daddario
That the City Council conduct the public hearing and receive and file this report.
Aye (5)
Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, and Tony Daddario MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
9.1 PROCEDURES FOR LOSS OF REMOTE ACCESS SERVICES DURING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
1. STAFF REPORT - PROCEDURES FOR LOSS OF REMOTE ACCESS SERVICES DURING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS.pdf
2. Exhibit 1 – Administrative Policy No. 07200.007.pdf
3. Exhibit 2 - Presentation.pdf
Kristian Duarte, Deputy City Clerk, provided a report.
The Council had inquiries, and Ms. Duarte provided clarification.
Moved by:
Jim Steiner
Seconded by:
Tom Richins
That the City Council approve Administrative Policy No. 07200.007, Procedures for Disruption of Remote Access Services During City Council Meetings.
Aye (5)
Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, and Tony Daddario MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
9.2 2027 CITYWIDE OPERATING & CAPITAL BUDGET OVERVIEW
1. FISCAL YEAR 2027 PROPOSED OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET.pdf
2. FY 2027 May 20 2026 CC Meeting B.pdf
Bruce Foltz, Finance Director, provided a report.
The Council had inquiries, and Mr. Foltz provided clarification.
10. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
None.
11. REPORTS FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
11.1 Library Board of Trustees
THIS REPORT WAS RECEIVED AND FILED.
11.1.a
LIBRARY REPORT - APRIL 2026
11.1.b
MAYOR'S YOUTH COUNCIL REPORT
11.1.c
TEEN CAR MAINTENANCE WORKSHOP
1. Teen Car Maintenance Flyer.pdf
11.1.d
SUMMER AT YOUR LIBRARY READING CHALLENGE
1. SAYL 2026 Flyer.pdf
11.2 Planning & Housing Commission
None.
11.3 Parks & Recreation Commission
THIS REPORT WAS RECEIVED AND FILED.
11.3.a
DEVELOPER IMPACT FEE FUND BALANCE/BOND REPAYMENT FOR MARCH2026
11.3.b
MARCH RECREATION PROGRAMMING STATISTICS REPORT
11.3.c
COMMUNITY SERVICES REPORT - APRIL 2026
11.3.d
CORONA 5000 RECAP
11.3.e
URBAN FOREST UPDATE
11.3.f
PROMENADE PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT
11.4 Regional Meetings
11.4.a
UPDATE FROM COUNCIL MEMBER TONY DADDARIO ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RCTC) BOARD MEETING OF MAY 13, 2026 Council Member Daddario provided an update.
12. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
13. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
14. CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS
14.1 APPOINTMENT TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
1. STAFF REPORT - APPOINTMENT TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD (J. CASILLAS).pdf THIS ITEM WAS TAKEN OUT OF ORDER.
Mayor Casillas appointed Amanda Kalkanis to the Historic Preservation Board.
Moved by:
Jacque Casillas
Seconded by:
Wes Speake
That the City Council approve the appointment to the Historic Preservation Board.
Aye (5)
Tom Richins, Jim Steiner, Jacque Casillas, Wes Speake, and Tony Daddario MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
15. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
15.1 UPDATE OF CHAPTER 5.34 PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS (W. SPEAKE) JUNE 3, 2026
15.2 EXPLORE THE LEGALITIES OF REQUIRING CUP’S FOR OUTPATIENT DRUG ADDICTION TREATMENT CLINICS (W. SPEAKE) JUNE 3, 2026
15.3 BID UPDATE (STAFF) JUNE 3, 2026
15.4 E-BIKE UPDATE TO CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE (STAFF) JUNE 17, 2026
15.5 THIRD PARTY EVENTS POLICY (STAFF) JUNE 17, 2026
15.6 WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE DESIGN GUIDELINES (STAFF) JULY 1, 2026
16. ADJOURNMENT
The next scheduled meeting of the Council is on June 3, 2026. Mayor Casillas adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m.